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Cabnet Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -20.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0191'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 16.37 Max: 29.3
Current: 4.21
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cabnet Holdings Bhd was 29.30%. The lowest was 4.15%. And the median was 16.37%.
XKLS:0191's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.87% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.73
vs XKLS:0191: 4.21
Cabnet Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of -22.35% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cabnet Holdings Bhd was -20.20% per year.
Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cabnet Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of -22.35% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cabnet Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cabnet Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XKLS:0191 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cabnet Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) has a Gross Margin % of -22.35% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cabnet Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 29.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #1602 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Cabnet Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -22.35%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 29.30. Based on the distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #1602 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cabnet Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cabnet Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cabnet Holdings Bhd ranks #1602 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cabnet Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Historically, Cabnet Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 29.30 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.73, based on 1,725 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cabnet Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -22.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cabnet Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -22.35%. Cabnet Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191), the current Gross Margin % is -22.35% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cabnet Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0191) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cabnet Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Cabnet Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0191:
Gross Margin %: -22.35%
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.21 (10.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cabnet Holdings Bhd is a company principally involved in the provision of building management solutions. The company is engaged in the provision of mechanical works, electrical works, Structured Cabling works; ELV Systems, and Information Technology Services. Structured Cabling includes Network System Design and Installation; Cable Testing, Labelling, and Certification; Fiber Optics Installation and Termination and Professional Cable Installation and Termination. ELV Systems includes an Access Control System; CCTV System; Cabinet Integrated Security Solution; Intercom System; SMATV/MATV, and PA System. The IT Services include Server Virtualization; Data Centre Solutions; Enterprise Messaging solutions and others.
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